Shopping in Panama Malls
Lenght: 6 hours
Panama City is a paradise for shoppers. Vía España and Avenida Central offer everything from the latest in fashion to the most complex computers and crafts at low prices. The craft stores offer a variety of straw and wood products, embroideries and paintings, in addition to the famous molas, hand-made by the Kuna Indians.
Panama is an international free port. You can find jewels, precious stones, embroidered tablecloths, oriental art, watches, perfumes, photography and electronic equipment, electric household products, fine glassware and porcelain - all at reasonable prices. Most stores are open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Many of them open on Sunday and hold numerous special sales (baratillos) throughout the year. Supermarkets, many of which are open 24 hours, are modern and well stocked. There are also large, modern commercial malls with a vast variety of specialized stores. You will be pick up at your hotel and the guided will take you shopping.
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